Anxiety and mood (대한불안의학회지)

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Association of Suicidal Attempts and Violence With Clinical Symptoms in Schizophrenia

조현병 환자에서 자살 시도 및 폭력성과 임상 증상과의 관련성

  • Chan-Hyung Kim (Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, Yonsei University) ;
  • Jin Yong Jun (Department of Psychiatry, Ulsan University Hosptial) ;
  • Min-Seong Koo (Department of Psychiatry, International St. Mary Hospital, Catholic Kwandong University)
  • 김찬형 (연세대학교 의과대학 정신과학교실) ;
  • 전진용 (울산대학교병원 정신건강의학과) ;
  • 구민성 (가톨릭관동대학교 국제성모병원 정신건강의학과)
  • Received : 2024.10.07
  • Accepted : 2024.10.24
  • Published : 2024.10.30
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Abstract

Objective : To evaluate the association between suicidality with violent hostility and psychopathology in schizophrenia. Methods : Seventy nine schizophrenic patients were interviewed and evaluated regarding their psychopathology with Positive and Negative Symptom Scale (PANSS). Suicidal attempt number, suicidality (ideation, plan or attempts), and hostility with violent acts in patients were also investigated. Results : In schizophrenic patients, suicidal attempts were significantly correlated with positive symptoms (r=0.336, p=0.002) and general symptoms (r=0.26, p=0.021). Their suicidality was also significantly correlated with all psychopathology (p=0.000). In addition, their hostility was associated with psychopathology, especially in those with positive symptoms (r=0.29, p=0.01). Conclusion : Suicidal attempts and violent behaviors showed association with psychopathology in schizophrenia. This suggests that symptoms of schizophrenia need to be treated as early as possible.

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